Warehouse Associate (Raleigh)

Compost; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated warehouse associates to join their mission of promoting sustainable practices through composting. This role involves physically engaging tasks such as sorting food scraps and maintaining cleanliness in a dynamic outdoor environment. Employees will enjoy a supportive workplace culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

401(k)

Parental Leave

Free CompostNow Service

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a physically active environment.
• Ability to take direction and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, empty, and sort containers filled with food scraps.
• Clean containers and prepare finished compost for delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Raleigh, United States | Posted on 05/01/2025

CompostNow, a B Corp Certified and Inc. 5000 company, is one of the fastest-growing hauling and composting companies in the USA.

Our work is rooted at the intersection of healthy people and a healthy planet. Our mission is to rebuild soil health by diverting waste from landfills and creating compost for our communities.

Our compost collection services and network of facilities help thousands of homes, businesses, and municipalities in North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio divert and compost over a million pounds of organic waste each month.

The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 7 am - 3 pm.

Warehouse associates receive, empty, and sort containers filled with food scraps.

They also clean containers (soaping, washing, rinsing) to prepare them for return to customers.

Additional duties include preparing finished compost (soil) for delivery, cleaning work vehicles, and maintaining a tidy work environment.

Requirements

Warehouse associates should be comfortable working in a physically active environment, on their feet, and outside in all weather conditions.

They must be comfortable around food scraps, bugs, and the smell of decomposition.

Personal characteristics include the ability to take direction, attention to detail, teamwork, self-motivation, and strong communication skills.

Benefits include weekly pay, health, dental, vision, and accident insurance, employer-provided disability coverage, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Holidays, 401(k), Parental Leave, and free CompostNow service.

Company Overview

Our mission is to grow the composting movement by making it easy for members to divert food waste and enrich soils. We haul food scraps and deliver compost, doing the 'dirty work' to ensure success. We prioritize customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

People work at CompostNow because we value our employees, hold high standards, and foster a supportive environment. Our culture is employee-centered, and managers are approachable and attentive to staff needs.

Other Policies

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, striving to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, seen, and heard.

English proficiency is required for safety and effective communication, especially during training, team meetings, and emergency responses. We support diversity by employing individuals with various language backgrounds, provided they meet safety communication requirements.